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Smoothie Shopping List... for all the WOC kids :)

Tonight I had the privilege of sharing healthy fitness and food tips with some energetic k-4th graders at the World Outreach Church summer FITNESS CAMP! My goal was to show them how to get healthy...

For My Dad

Dear Dad, I am so incredibly thankful that YOU are my DAD! I can't imagine who I would be today without your love, guidance, and support in everything I have ever done. You took a sick little girl...

DIY GLASS/MIRROR CLEANER

photo credit WHAT YOU NEED 1 cup white vinegar 1 cup water 8 drops of a citrus essential oil - lemon, orange, grapefruit, or lime spray bottle Add all the ingredients to a spray bottle using a...

Pilates for Runners

I am so excited that I am now an Ambassador for a company called Fitmark! Fitmark specializes in sports bags that are perfectly designed for fitness without compromising style. YAY! Ok ladies, you...

Pilates Photo Shoot with Jene'

Check out these shots my friend Jene' Sarchet captured: Check this girl out at Jene' Sarchet Photography! Read HERE to find out how PILATES can improve your RUN!

DIY Dusting Spray

Shake it up often because the oils separate. That's all I've got to say about that! Now go make it!!! photo credit HAPPY HEALTHY CLEANING! photo

DIY Oven Cleaner

CONFESSION: Cleaning my oven is not something I do often. I don't know why, but it's just not a place I think to clean. (Maybe I would if THIS were my oven though!!!) photo As I was searching for...

DIY Foam Hand Soap!

I USED Liquid Soap (Dr. Bronner's) Empty foam soap bottle Essential Oils Water Optional: to make the soap moisturize, add 1/2 tsp of Vitamin E oil, Almond oil, or vegetable glycerin Step 1 Fill...

Bye-Bye Fat: Weight Lifting for Beginners

I just had a conversation this morning with one of my personal training clients about muscle. She said, "The scale doesn't seem to be moving, but my clothes are fitting better and my body feels...

DIY Microwave Cleaner

photo I'm sure you are very busy today, so I will keep this short and sweet: 1. Fill a microwave safe bowl full of white vinegar and 15 drops of tea tree essential oil (or another oil you choose)....

DIY: Clean Sink

FOR A CLEAN AND SPARKLY SINK, YOU WILL NEED: 1-2 drops of lemon essential oil damp cloth or sponge 1 tsp baking soda Sprinkle baking soda on your sink. Add lemon oil drops to damp cloth or sponge...

Week 1 Kitchen Clean

HAPPY JUNE EVERYBODY! This is the month we are saying "Bye-Bye" to the old chemical filled, toxic household cleaners that cause harm and welcoming in the new homemade chemical-free, non-toxic...

DIY All purpose kitchen cleaner

Using chemical-free, non-toxic cleaners in the kitchen is super important to me. When I spray a cleaner on my counters and appliances, it's likely that some of the cleaner will end up on my food...

Essential Oils that ARE Toxic

Essential oils come from plants and have very real effects. When used for medicinal purposes, they work much like medicines do. We don't take medicine carelessly (at least I hope we don't) and we...

Essential Oils CAN BE Toxic!

Essential oil is the liquid that is distilled from the leaves, stems, flowers, bark, roots, and other elements of a plant. It contain the essence of the plant it came from. To me, essential oils...

Are the DIY Cleaners REALLY Going to CLEAN?

If you are ANYTHING like me, you are asking this question: "Do these homemade 'cleaners' actually CLEAN???... because that's kind of the point. I want all germs, viruses, bacteria and all other...

Why Go Natural with your Cleaners

Hey Friends! Here are the thoughts behind my passion to make my own HOUSE-CLEANERS. If you decide to join me after reading this (and I hope you do!), then check out the DIY HOUSE-CLEANER SHOPPING...

Get FIT With Your Kids

SUMMER TIME! SUMMER TIME! HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY I'm sure you are making plans for vacation, parties and pool time this summer. In the mist of your planning, why don't you add in some activities to do...

DIY HouseCleaners Shopping List

For the month of June, I will be replacing all of my HouseHold Cleaners with NON-TOXIC, CHEMICAL-FREE solutions I am making myself! And I will document it here on the blog :) You should join me in...

Sign up for Pilates Classes

Hey there Friends! If you live in the Nashville area, I want you to join me for some mat PILATES classes! We are toning up that tummy & sculpting long, lean muscles in our arms and legs! Perfect...

Kettlebell review

I've spent the past few weeks studying and practicing kettlebell exercise with Raymond Harvey -RKC (Russian Kettlebell Certified), CSCS- at Stronghold Fitness. I began with a skills class to learn...

Life is like a Bicycle

DIY Tick Repellent

Spring is here and my kids are running around in the woods every chance they get. They love exploring, hiking, and camping. They have established clubs and hideouts within the trees and bushes...

Stuff We Make

DIY Itch Cream - for bug bites, stings and more! DIY Tick Repellent DIY Refresh Your Skin DIY Laundry Soap

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PILATES Rocks!!!

If you are wondering what the heck PILATES is or thinking of joining my class, here are some facts to convince you that PILATES ROCKS! This technique develops a strong core - flat abdominals and a...

Pilates Classes

I'm excited about my NEW Pilates Classes starting next week! For those of you living in the Nashville area listen up: The mat Pilates classes will be held at the Murfreesboro Kettlebell Gym....